BACH Response to Government Skills Reforms

These documents set out BACH’s position on recent and proposed reforms to construction skills, apprenticeships and post-16 pathways in England.

They have been developed from the workshops held at BACH’s November One Day Conference, together with subsequent discussions, including those with construction employers and sector stakeholders.

The papers reflect the collective views and expertise of BACH members and industry partners, and highlight key concerns and recommendations relating to:

• Construction skills policy and reform

• Apprenticeships and competency-based training

• Post-16 Level 3 and below pathways

• Workforce capacity, quality, and progression routes

The documents have been shared with Government departments as part of ongoing engagement on construction skills and workforce development.

Post-16 Level 3 and Below Pathways – BACH Response FINAL (1)

  Letter to Govt on Construction Skills Reforms V5 – January 2026